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Tether fires back at S&P after USDT downgraded to weakest score
Tether strongly refuted S&P's downgrade of USDT's stability score, citing massive Treasury holdings and proven redemption history.
Bitcoin Price Skyrockets Past $90,000 as BlackRock and JPMorgan Deepen Bitcoin Bets
Bitcoin surged past $90,000, driven by BlackRock increasing its IBIT holdings and JPMorgan launching a complex structured note tied to the ETF.
The Daily: Robinhood takes aim at larger prediction-market share, Grayscale files to launch first-ever Zcash ETF, and more
Robinhood is expanding into prediction markets, Grayscale seeks a Zcash ETF, and CleanSpark reports record revenue amid an AI shift.
Conor McGregor accuses Khabib Nurmagomedov of scamming fans with $4.4 million NFT sale
Conor McGregor accused Khabib Nurmagomedov of scamming fans after a $4.4 million NFT sale featuring Dagestani culture.
S&P Global downgrades Tether’s stability rating to weakest level
S&P Global downgraded Tether's USDT stability rating due to increased exposure to volatile assets like Bitcoin and gold.
Why Texas is buying Bitcoin from BlackRock before building a real reserve
Texas bought $5 million in BlackRock's IBIT ETF as a first step toward establishing a self-custodied Bitcoin reserve under new state law.
How Tether Became the Largest Buyer of Gold – Defying Its Own Crypto Narrative
Tether has become one of the most aggressive gold buyers, purchasing more than any central bank in Q3, raising questions about its crypto focus.
From crypto rewards cards to neobanks with EtherFi, Gnosis and Ready
This podcast episode discusses how crypto rewards cards are evolving into global neobanks challenging traditional finance using technologies from EtherFi, Gnosis, and Ready.
Bitcoin miner Hive opens door to $300 million stock sales after record quarter
HIVE Digital Technologies established a $300 million at-the-market equity program following a record financial quarter.
Dogecoin ETF Launch Fails To Shine, Less Than $2 Million Inflows in 48 Hours
The launch of the first Dogecoin ETF saw disappointing inflows, totaling less than $2 million in its first 48 hours.
Upexi Treasury raises $23M to expand SOL holdings
Solana-focused treasury company Upexi raised $23 million in a private placement to increase its SOL token holdings.
ETH News: Ethereum Developers Prep for Fusaka, Second Upgrade of 2025
Ethereum developers are preparing the Fusaka upgrade, scheduled for December 3, 2025, to improve layer-2 transaction processing.
DWF Labs launches ‘proprietary’ $75 million DeFi investment fund
Crypto market maker DWF Labs has launched a proprietary $75 million fund focused on DeFi projects across Ethereum, BNB Chain, Solana, and Base.
Ark Invest acquires 174K Alphabet shares as the stock hits all time high
Ark Invest purchased 174,000 shares of Alphabet amid the tech giant's stock reaching an all-time high driven by AI advancements.
PayPal introduces Bitcoin raffle with prizes up to $100K for US users
PayPal launched a Bitcoin raffle for US users offering weekly prizes up to $100,000 through late December.
Turmoil inside World Liberty crypto treasury includes investigations, firings and Rwandan money laundering conviction
ALT5 Sigma, which pivoted to a World Liberty token treasury, faces internal turmoil, executive firings, and a Rwandan money laundering conviction.
Avail’s Nexus Mainnet goes live, targeting unified liquidity across multiple blockchains
Avail launched its Nexus Mainnet to create a unified system for seamless asset and liquidity movement across various blockchains.
US growth projected at 2.4% for 2026: Does this protect Bitcoin from harsh crypto winter?
US GDP growth projected at 2.4% in 2026 may not guarantee a Bitcoin rally if sticky inflation keeps real yields high.
Crypto Whales Dump Ethena (ENA)— Is a 13% Dip Next?
Despite a recent 24-hour price bounce, Ethena (ENA) faces a potential 13% dip due to whale selling, lagging volume, and bearish technical divergences.
Is the Bitcoin (BTC) Digital Asset Treasury Model Broken? Industry Banker Says No
Architect Partners' Elliot Chun argues the Bitcoin Digital Asset Treasury model is not broken, viewing current volatility as a necessary test for emerging companies.
Tether’s USDT stability score cut to ‘weak’ level as S&P says reserves can’t absorb bitcoin drop
S&P Global Ratings downgraded Tether's USDT stability assessment to 'weak' due to increased riskier assets, including bitcoin.
Nasdaq-listed Upexi prices up to $23 million in private offerings as Solana treasuries whipsaw with crypto markets
Upexi priced a private placement of up to $23 million in stock and warrants to support its Solana treasury strategy amid market volatility.
Bitwise rolls out Dogecoin ETF on the NYSE: ‘Against the odds, it has kept its relevance’
Crypto fund manager Bitwise launched its Dogecoin ETF (BWOW) on the NYSE, highlighting the meme coin's surprising longevity.
DDC Enterprise purchases 100 Bitcoin, boosting total holdings to 1,183 BTC
DDC Enterprise acquired 100 more Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 1,183 BTC as part of its systematic accumulation strategy.
How Institutions Plan to Trade Bitcoin in 2026–2028 Halving Cycle | US Crypto News
JPMorgan is launching structured notes tied to Bitcoin ETFs, signaling a shift from spot investing to complex derivatives for the 2026-2028 halving cycle.
Grayscale files with the SEC to launch first-ever Zcash ETF
Grayscale has filed with the SEC to convert its Zcash Trust into the first Zcash-focused Exchange Traded Fund (ETF).
What Bitcoin Needs to Do to Get Back to the $100K–$120K Zone, Copper Reveals
Copper suggests Bitcoin is in late downtrend behavior, needing significant ETF flow shifts to reach the $100K–$120K range.
Next week could decide whether SEC lets your Apple shares live on-chain — with the same protections
The SEC's Investor Advisory Committee will discuss tokenized equities next week to determine if they can trade on-chain while maintaining existing regulatory protections.
XRP Price Still Holds Its Green, But One Group Is Slowly Turning Into a Red Flag
Despite XRP's steady price, long-term holders are increasingly selling, signaling a potential risk despite short-term accumulation.
Hedera Stabilizes as Bullish Divergence and Rising Momentum Indicate Turnaround
Hedera (HBAR) shows signs of recovery, supported by bullish divergence on the daily chart and reclaimed support near $0.14.
Grayscale files for Zcash ETF to broaden crypto access
Grayscale has filed an S-3 form to convert its Zcash Trust into a publicly traded Zcash ETF.
Polygon co-founder considers reverting POL token to its original MATIC ticker
Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal is considering reverting the POL token ticker back to MATIC due to community feedback.
Bitcoin is a ‘strong relative buy’ with the sell-off nearly saturated, K33 says
K33 argues that Bitcoin's recent 36% downturn creates a strong long-term buying opportunity despite current risk-off sentiment.
Record Realized Losses Push Large-cap Altcoins Out of Favor
Large-cap altcoins like ETH, SOL, and XRP are losing investor appeal due to record realized losses, pushing some investors toward other narratives.
Bolivia to integrate crypto into its financial system, starting with stablecoins
Bolivia will integrate stablecoins into its formal financial system, allowing banks to offer crypto-based financial services.
Institutions Join the Rush as Zcash Becomes the New Treasury Favorite
Two publicly traded companies increased Zcash holdings, signaling institutional preference for privacy-focused crypto assets.
Wirex and Crossmint Partner to Expand On-Chain Stablecoin Payment Infrastructure
Wirex partnered with Crossmint to extend its stablecoin payment infrastructure to non-EVM chains, starting with Stellar.
Cosmos proposes multi-stage plan to explore fee-based ATOM tokenomics
Cosmos Labs proposed a five-step research plan to redesign ATOM tokenomics around real, fee-based value accrual.
3x damages threat from a 284-page Binance terror-financing case puts exchanges on notice
A lawsuit against Binance seeks $3 billion in treble damages under the Anti-Terrorism Act for alleged terror financing facilitation.
Wall Street ETF inflows offer modest relief for bitcoin amid its ‘first real institutional stress test’
Modest net inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs provided temporary support for Bitcoin as the market undergoes its first major institutional stress test.
Bernstein says Robinhood wants to leverage distribution edge for greater prediction-market share as Coinbase readies December move
Bernstein reports Robinhood aims to boost prediction market share via its new CFTC-regulated exchange, while Coinbase prepares a December launch.
The 4 Big Crypto Trends Coinbase Ventures Is Betting On for 2026
Coinbase Ventures identified four key crypto trends for 2026: RWA perpetual contracts, specialized trading infrastructure, next-gen DeFi, and AI/robotics integration.
US Bank Tests Stablecoin Issuance on Stellar, Raising Hopes for an XLM Price Recovery
US Bank is testing stablecoin issuance on the Stellar network, boosting institutional adoption hopes and potentially supporting an XLM price recovery.
Why Wall Street is blocking Strategy’s S&P 500 entry — even with its $56B Bitcoin empire
Wall Street blocks Strategy's S&P 500 inclusion due to volatile, Bitcoin-linked earnings that fail to meet index requirements despite its massive BTC holdings.
South Africa Confirms Standard Chartered’s Troubling Stablecoin Warning
South Africa's central bank validated Standard Chartered's warning that stablecoins could destabilize emerging-market banks by draining deposits.
Security in Crypto: From Reactive Defense to Predictive Protection
The crypto industry needs to shift from reacting to security breaches to proactively predicting and preventing them, prioritizing transparency and user-aligned security measures.
FLOKI Price Outlook: FLOKI Holds Support as Open Interest Stabilizes
FLOKI is consolidating near short-term support around $0.00004889 as aggregated open interest stabilizes, suggesting a transition to equilibrium.
MONAD Price Jumps 40% On The Back Of 2 Million Daily Transactions
MONAD's price surged 40% following its mainnet launch, driven by a massive increase in daily transactions and holder count.
Bitcoin miner CleanSpark reports record revenue for FY 2025 amid broader AI shift
CleanSpark achieved record $766.3 million revenue in FY 2025, driven by its strategic pivot toward AI compute infrastructure.
Strategy Says Even a Bitcoin Crash to $25,000 Wouldn’t Break Its Balance Sheet
Strategy confirmed its assets-to-debt ratio would remain 2.0x even if Bitcoin fell to $25,000, demonstrating balance sheet strength amid market pressure.
Trump Pardons CZ—Now Binance Faces $1 Billion Terror Allegations
Binance faces a $1 billion federal lawsuit from October 7 attack victims alleging the exchange enabled terrorist financing for groups like Hamas.
Coinbase Ventures eyes RWA perpetuals, AI in 2026 investment outlook
Coinbase Ventures' 2026 outlook targets RWA perpetuals, specialized exchanges, next-gen DeFi, and crypto/AI/robotics intersections.
Japan Approves Regulatory Shift to New Framework Despite Industry Concerns
Japan's FSA is moving crypto regulation from the Payment Services Act to the FIEA to enhance investor protection, raising industry concerns over compliance costs.
Naver Financial officially confirms merger with Upbit crypto exchange
Naver Financial confirmed it will acquire Dunamu, the operator of Upbit, as a wholly-owned subsidiary via a stock swap.
This One Bearish Setup Could Flip Bitcoin’s Bottom Theory ‘Upside Down’
Bitcoin faces downside risk due to a hidden bearish RSI divergence and an impending EMA crossover, potentially invalidating recent bottoming theories.
Irys Launches With Big Swings: Can the New Token Hold Its Early Gains?
The newly launched Irys token is showing early volatility, with price holding above VWAP but volume indicators suggesting caution.
Fake Delivery Man Steals $11 Million in Crypto From Sam Altman’s Ex’s Home
An armed robber posing as a delivery worker stole $11 million in crypto from a San Francisco home belonging to the ex-partner of Sam Altman.
PLUME Token Soars 45% as Upbit Opens KRW Market
PLUME token price surged nearly 45% after South Korean exchange Upbit listed the PLUME/KRW trading pair.
The Crypto Fed? Trump’s Chair Search Takes a Strange New Turn
Kevin Hassett, a former Coinbase advisor with significant COIN stock, leads predictions to become Trump's next Federal Reserve Chair.
Grayscale’s Spot Dogecoin ETF Misses Analyst Targets on Opening Day
Grayscale's spot Dogecoin ETF (GDOG) debuted with only $1.4 million in trading volume, significantly missing analyst expectations.
HBAR Price Needs A Near 40% Rally To Recover November Losses
Hedera (HBAR) is consolidating sideways, requiring a near 40% rally to overcome recent losses amid bearish sentiment.
Bitcoin ETFs attract $129M, led by Fidelity’s FBTC
Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw net inflows of $129 million on November 25, 2025, led by Fidelity's FBTC.
South Korea’s KakaoBank advances stablecoin initiative to development stage: report
KakaoBank has moved its local currency-pegged stablecoin project into the actual development stage, evidenced by new job postings.
Institutions Turn to Purpose-Built Blockchains as Privacy Concerns Drive Shift Away from Ethereum
Financial institutions are increasingly adopting purpose-built blockchains over Ethereum due to critical privacy and confidentiality concerns.
Kakao Accelerates Stablecoin Plans as Naver Moves to Merge With Upbit Operator
Kakao Bank is actively developing its stablecoin while Naver plans to merge with Dunamu, the operator of Upbit, amid new stablecoin legislation pushes.
Trump-backed World Liberty Financial conducts nearly $10M WLFI token buyback in six hours
World Liberty Financial, backed by the Trump family, executed a nearly $10 million buyback of 59 million WLFI tokens in six hours.
Robinhood to launch new derivatives exchange for prediction markets push
Robinhood is partnering with Susquehanna to launch a new derivatives exchange and clearinghouse to expand its prediction markets offering.
Ark Invest buys the dip on Block, Circle and other crypto stocks
Ark Invest purchased millions in shares of Block, Circle, and Coinbase amid a broader crypto market downturn.
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway is already up $1.4B on its Alphabet buy
Berkshire Hathaway's $4.3 billion investment in Alphabet during Q3 has yielded an unrealized gain of approximately $1.4 billion.
Story Protocol Surges 21% on New Prediction Markets and Privacy Upgrade
Story Protocol's token jumped 21.48% following the launch of its first prediction markets and the Confidential Data Rails privacy upgrade.